St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-09
THE GAY SOCIAL WORLD.
Yesterday Was Festal Day Among
Society Goers of st. Paul.
A RECEPTION AND A BALL.
Elegance at the Reception Given by
j. Mrs. Moore---Hebrew Char
"a ,. ity Ball.

Yesterday afternoon, from 3 to 3
O'Clock, the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Moore, 267 South Oak street,
was, thrown open to society, the occasion
being ladies' reception, given by Mrs.
j. E Moore, and daughter, Miss Moore.
ABOUT 800 ladies called during the two
hours. On entering the residence the
guests could but notice the beauty and
variety of the floral decorations. The
chandeliers in the hallway, in the par
lOrs;and dining room were trimmed with
SmilaX, and many beautiful house plants
adorned every nook and corner. In the
main parlor large bank of cut flowers
furnished back ground for the ladies
who received. The library was also
prOfusely decorated, and the dining
room eclipsed them all. There deli
ciOuS repaSt was served. The table was
Illuminated with fairy lamps and tapers.
WreathS of SmilaX were lntertWlned
among the dishes, and baskets of
bright flowers and roses added color to
the scene. In the center of the table
was large pyramid of solid flowers,
while the sideb0ard was solid bank of
roses and smilaX. The dressing
rooms were not neglected in floral
decorations, and were i'll charge of COM
DtJtHI dIllStS. Lie
there, descended to the reception room
to the parlOrS, where they were received
by Mrs. Moore and Miss Moore, assisted
by Mrs. and Miss May Strong, Miss
Jennie Pollock and Miss May Eastman.
The refreShment table was presided
over by Mrs. DeCamp, Mrs. III. C.Drake,
Mrs. Ladd and Mrs. Higgins. -..,
THE TOILETS.
Mrs. J. E. Moore received the guests in
black costume of silk and lace drape1es
point lace and corsage bouquet
Miss Moore wore Il beautiful costume of
cream fable and Henrietta cloth; short cord
and passamenterie trimming, garniture of
natural flowers.
Miss May Eastman-Shell pink surah dec
ollete; natural flowers and pearl ornaments.
Miss Jennie Notwithstanding costume OF
white MORE and lace; square cOrsage, demi
sleeves and flowers
Miss May StrOng-Wore a pretty cell blue
surah trimmed with same shade Passemen-
tere,an lace; decOllete corsage and garni-
ture of white chysanthemuns.
Mrs. Higgins-Acciyow brown costume
with bronze metallic trimming; diamond
breach.
Mrs II. C. Drake-Night green faille fran
eaise silk, with same shade plush; point lace
and diamond pendant.
Mrs. De Camp-Reception Dress chartreuse
shade: lace and natural flowers.
Mrs. Ladd-White camels hair and lace,
Mrs. Lindeke-Demi-decOl costume OF
white faille and lace, flowers.
Mrs. Gilfllan-Crown corded slid and
flowers.
Mrs. Charles Grof-Elegant costume of
heavily frilled silk, diamond ornaments and
flowers, bonnet to match.
Mrs. Mahler-2lack satin and jet passe-
menterie, flowers.
Ms. Rice. handsome costume OF cream
crepe de chine and embroidered rose maine,
cOrSige bouquet
Miss Austin, black silk Miss May Morris,
dark street costume; Miss Nellie Powers,
wine and black; Miss Carrie Hope, brown
corduroy, red bonnet, flowers: Miss Jessie
Davenport red albatross with bonnet to
match; Miss Willis. black satin aud hat;
Miss Kittie Chislet, brown street suit and
bonnet; Miss Daisy ChiSlet, walking costume:
Miss Adah Hawkins, green cashmere. and
ception costume; Miss Mtnrle Zimmerman,
walking costume; Miss Estie Williams,
street suit; Miss Della Hickman:
red.r costume with black braided
trimmings, hat to MATCH Miss
Miss Alva Theobald, white silk and lace,
flowers, decollete; Misses Brack, street suit,
withhat; Miss Hall, green and black; Miss
MoFehouse, light armure. dress and bonnet;
Miss May Morehous4, waiting costume; Miss
Sprague, dark satin aid flowers: Miss Gauth-l
Ter, black; Miss Nellie Hope, red and tinsel,
with bonnet to match: Miss Larkin, wine
dress and plush. with hat; Miss Mabon,
green velvet and hat; Miss Strong, black silk
and lace; Miss Goodkind, black satin and
point lace; Mrs. Powers, black silk.
At O'Clock delightful supper was
served to about twenty friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Moore.